Hitachi PC-KCM50 User Manual

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Hitachi Portable Biometric Reader PC-KCM50
User Guide
Read all guidelines in this document carefully before using this product.
This document should be kept for the future reference.
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 Hitachi, Ltd. permits the acquisition and use of the product according to the conditions
stated in this document.
 According to the statements contained in previous paragraphs, Hitachi, Ltd. will not
assume any liability or obligation for damage of any kind arising from the use of this
product. Consequently, do not use the product unless you fully understand its operation.
Product Reliability
 The product you have purchased has been designed and manufactured for general office
use. Avoid its use for applications that require extremely high reliability or in cases where
lives or property may be at stake, for example the control of chemical plants, medical
devices, urgent communications etc. Hitachi, Ltd. assumes no liability for any such use
and for any derived circumstances that may lead to accidents if used inappropriately.
 Hitachi, Ltd. does not guarantee the correct functioning of this product if it is used
simultaneously with other identification devices.
Regulations and Measures
 ICES-003 Statements
 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The USB cable supplied in the package must be used for connection to the host computer
in order to meet FCC emission limits.

Hitachi PC-KCM50 Specifications

General

Brand	Hitachi
Model	PC-KCM50
Category	Card Reader
Language	English

Summary

Regulations and Measures

ICES-003 Statements

Digital apparatus compliance with Canadian ICES-003 and NMB-003.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

Device compliance with FCC Part 15 rules, subject to interference conditions.

FCC CAUTION

Modifications not approved by party responsible for compliance may void user authority.

1. Introduction

1.1 Product characteristics

Biometric Reader is a biometric authentication device capturing finger vein patterns.

1.2 What's in the box

Lists the contents of the Biometric Reader package, including the device and USB cable.

1.3 Biometric Reader components

Identifies the physical components of the Biometric Reader from overhead and back views.

1.4 LED color and Biometric Reader status

- Display

- Button

1.6 Battery

1.7 Rating Label

2. Installation of the Biometric Reader

2.1 Place the Biometric Reader

Instructions on positioning the Biometric Reader on a stable surface and optimal lighting conditions.

2.2 Power On

Steps for powering on the Biometric Reader using the slide power switch.

2.3 Connect the USB cable

Procedure for connecting the Biometric Reader to a PC using the USB cable.

2.4 Connect Bluetooth

Guide to establishing a Bluetooth connection with the Biometric Reader, including pairing.

2.5 Check the Biometric Reader is recognized

Steps to verify the Biometric Reader is correctly recognized by the PC via Device Manager.

2.6 Removing the Biometric Reader

Procedure for safely disconnecting and removing the Biometric Reader from the PC.

3. How to use the Biometric Reader

3.1 How to insert / remove the SIM card

Instructions for inserting and removing the SIM card from the Biometric Reader.

3.2 How to perform a finger vein authentication

Detailed steps on correctly positioning the finger for successful authentication.

4. Biometric Reader maintenance

4.1 Cleaning external parts

Recommended method for cleaning the external surfaces of the Biometric Reader.

4.2 Cleaning scanning area

Procedure for maintaining the cleanliness of the Biometric Reader's scanning area.

5. Hardware specifications

Name, Model, Interface, Dimensions, Weight

Basic identification and physical specifications of the Hitachi Portable Biometric Reader.

Maximum Current Consumption, Battery, Environment Conditions

Details on power, battery life, and operational/storage environmental requirements.

SIM card

Specifies the type of SIM card supported by the Biometric Reader.

6. Troubleshooting

LED does not turn on or is not blue

Solutions for issues where the Biometric Reader's LED indicator is not functioning correctly.

Enrolment / Authentication fails

Guidance on resolving common failures during finger enrollment or authentication.

Enrolment / Authentication does not start

Troubleshooting steps when the enrollment or authentication process fails to initiate.